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NJ man gets prison for series of assaults in Niagara Falls, NY
A New Jersey man who admitted to a series of attacks on people in Niagara Falls has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison in New York. Quennel R. Jordan, of Newark, pleaded guilty in May to two counts each of assault and attempted assault, the Niagara County District Attorney’s Office confirmed.
Rutgers campuses see 6 crimes in less than a week
NEWARK — Rutgers University Police Department is reporting more crime this week — the latest string of burglaries happening in Newark. This follows a car theft and robbery on separate Rutgers campuses over the Labor Day weekend. Investigations are underway into four vehicle burglaries from Wednesday: three incidents...
Every food festival happening in New Jersey this September
Summer may seem like it boasts more food festivals than fall — but who wants to eat spicy empanadas, steamy pork sandwiches or greasy fish tacos in 94 degree heat? Last month, Sal Graci of Uncle Sal's Gourmet Egg Rolls told me that, throughout July, he sold more lemonade than egg rolls out...
$3.4M NJ program will help people with disabilities get out of nursing homes
The state announced $3.4 million in grants on Wednesday to develop community-based housing for New Jerseyans with disabilities currently living in nursing homes not meant for their needs. Hundreds of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities landed in these facilities when caring for them at home became too hard for elderly parents and...
Can You Legally Smoke Weed In Public In New Jersey?
As New Jersey continues to adapt to its new cannabis laws, it's important for residents to stay informed. With recreational marijuana now legal, understanding the nuances of these regulations can help you stay compliant and avoid any legal pitfalls. First and foremost, adults 21 and over can legally purchase and...
Another New Jersey School District Is Banning Cell Phones This Year
Now that Labor Day is in the rearview mirror, it's time for a lot of NJ families to get ready for back to school. Back to school was always one of my favorite items of the year when I was younger; back to seeing my friends at lunch every day, after-school activities kicked up again, and of course, it meant a return to routine, which I'm a big fan of.
NJ alert: Cases of highly contagious infection are on the rise
⚫ Mitigation practices kept the infection at bay for a while. Cases of pertussis, aka whooping cough, are on the rise in the Garden State. And as New Jersey approaches a new school year, physicians are being advised to be on the lookout for the highly transmissible infection. The number...
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